CVE-2018-17333: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in libsvg2 through 2012-10-19. A stack-based buffer overflow in svgStringToLength in svgtypes.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact because sscanf is misused.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17333?
CVE-2018-17333 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and possible denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17333?
To mitigate CVE-2018-17333, update the libsvg2 library to a version released after October 19, 2012.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17333?
CVE-2018-17333 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What impacts can CVE-2018-17333 have on my system?
CVE-2018-17333 can lead to a denial of service, causing application crashes and potentially exploit other unspecified impacts.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17333?
CVE-2018-17333 affects libsvg2 versions prior to 2012-10-19.